HDFS faculty focus on developing and testing prevention and intervention programs to support individuals and families across the lifespan, leveraging scientific knowledge to practical applications that improve outcomes in relationship functioning, health, well-being and education.
Deborah Jacobvitz
- Professor
- Phyllis L. Richards Endowed Professor in Child Development
Human Development & Family Sciences
Elma Lorenzo-Blanco
- Associate Professor
Human Development & Family Sciences
Seeking undergraduate student research assistants for course credit or on a volunteer basis. See profile for more details.
Dr. Lorenzo-Blanco will not be reviewing doctoral applications for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Gabriela Livas
- Professor
- Department Chair for Human Development and Family Sciences
Human Development & Family Sciences
Priscilla Pond Flawn Regents Professors in Child Development.
Dr. Livas is reviewing applications for doctoral students for academic year 27-28.